Legal Services Specialist Trainee
About The Position
A Legal Services Specialist Trainee performs specialized paraprofessional work through a structured multi-phase training program in the City Prosecutor’s Office. The trainee learns to perform the full scope of duties of a Legal Services Specialist I. The work involves case file management; researching and obtaining case file information, documentation, and evidence; verifying accuracy of data; processing and drafting legal documents and correspondence; preparing cases for court hearings; providing courtroom assistance to the prosecutor; managing calendars and events; providing discovery; reviewing and redacting sensitive and/or confidential information from video, audio, and other materials; and providing customer service to respond effectively to questions from defendants, witnesses, victims, officers, attorneys, judges, governmental agency employees, and other internal City of Mesa employees. An employee in this class learns how to enter, update, and query information in multiple case management systems, and learns how to use multiple computer software programs. The responsibilities for this class require a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy within established time constraints, considerable judgment, critical thinking, patience, and communication skills. This class performs related duties as required. The Legal Services Specialist Trainee who successfully completes all phases of training, and meets the minimum qualifications and performance expectations of a Legal Services Specialist I, may progress by the noncompetitive criteria-based promotional process to the classification of Legal Services Specialist I. An employee in this class must successfully complete all phases of training within the stipulated time frames. An incumbent who fails to successfully complete the training program will be transferred, demoted, or terminated. Employees in this class are supervised by a Legal Team Supervisor who reviews work for completeness and compliance with legal standards and policies. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED
- Considerable (3 -5 years) clerical or paraprofessional experience (graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree or higher may substitute for two (2) years of experience); OR good (1 – 3 years) clerical or paraprofessional experience in a law office or related environment
- Must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of all phases of training within the stipulated time frames
- Meeting the minimum qualifications and performance expectations of a Legal Services Specialist I
Responsibilities
- Case file management
- Researching and obtaining case file information, documentation, and evidence
- Verifying accuracy of data
- Processing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing cases for court hearings
- Providing courtroom assistance to the prosecutor
- Managing calendars and events
- Providing discovery
- Reviewing and redacting sensitive and/or confidential information from video, audio, and other materials
- Providing customer service to respond effectively to questions from defendants, witnesses, victims, officers, attorneys, judges, governmental agency employees, and other internal City of Mesa employees
- Entering, updating, and querying information in multiple case management systems
- Using multiple computer software programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
